Rock this summer on the radio with Sirius XM's Kids Place Live

I am a pretty big fan of SiriusXM's Kids Place Live for many reasons, but mostly because it is hands-down the best media outlet providing today's family music makers the national exposure they deserve. The station brings the best in kindie rock and all-ages entertainment into the cars and living rooms across the country and save plenty of us parents from a backseat full of bored kids.

Before Midnight review: Love conquers all. Or mostly all.

Last week, I was treated to a sneak preview of Before Midnight, the newest movie in the popular now-trilogy starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. If you're like me, you won't believe it's been 18 years since they first met in Before Sunrise, then met again in Before Sunset. 18 years! ... [More]

Every mother's path is different. Or is it?

As the Big Day approaches (and that's Mother's Day with a capital M), our thoughts turn to mothering: our own mothering, how we were mothered, and "holy mutha, did you see how expensive greeting cards are now?!"

Landfill Harmonic: Turning trash into beautiful music

As a former music professor, I'm well aware of the transformative power of music in the lives of children.

How to talk to kids about the Boston Marathon tragedy: A list of great resources

As a runner who lives just south of Boston, and whose husband spent his lunch break photographing sites at the beloved Boston Marathon that ends mere blocks from his office, yesterday's tragic events all hit way too close to home. ... [More]

¡Hola Mis Amigos! Hilarious Dora the Explorer miniseries begins today

When I saw College Humor's "fake" trailer for a live-action Dora the Explorer movie, I joined the chorus of voices across the internet begging that this hilarious two-minute trailer be made into a real movie. And that wish has come true. ... [More]

Going Public: How you can help protect education. For all kids.

The state of education in the US has been top of mind ever since having children, as I'm sure it is for so many of us parents. ... [More]

The best new movies for kids? The NY International Children's Film Festival lets you find them all in one place.

Watching The Academy Awards always gets me excited to watch more movies, but maybe not the best movies for kids. In fact I'm sure that 99% of them are way too much for little ones (and, often, me) to handle. ... [More]

Congrats to the Oscars 2013 best animated short: Paperman

Watching the 2013 Academy Awards last night, I was feeling bad about seeing a big fat zero of the nine Best Picture Oscar-nominated films, though I admit that after reading Liz's amazing Les Miserables review, it was almost like seeing it myself.

Helpful resources and products to help talk to your kids about bullying

The Sesame Street Downton Abbey video. Hilarious!

Considering how addicted we are to Downton Abbey, we just couldn't wait to tell you about the new Sesame Street Downton Abbey video parody "Upside Downton Abbey" that will air next week.